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    Propane tank build

    Dave the upper is across from the cc opening but due to my fb being circular and me not compensating in the door to have two vents. I had to put my lower vent on the side. My lower vent is circular and has a diameter of 7 1/2 inches. I found the center and drew a cross and then cut my pies...
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    Propane tank build

    Ok so with the first burn I'm having problems keeping my fire going with fb door shut. There is still good flow out the smoke stack but fire burns down and temp drops. If I open door and leave it cracked the fire goes back up. Is my lower vent to small or possibly not low enough?
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    Propane tank build

    Thanks
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    Propane tank build

    Ok so I got a lot done this past week. All I have to do is figure out my fb vents and mount my thermometers. Here are some pics of the progress.
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    Propane tank build

    Thank you all for the tips..  I am new to this whole metal building stuff..  I have welded in the past (like 15 years ago) but not professionally and it was just messing around with my dad's welder.  Any tips are greatly appreciated.  The good thing about having stuff  critiqued is you can learn...
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    Propane tank build

    Yeah theres no excuse....  lol  My grinding wheel was shot from grinding the round end pieces I cut and didn't have time to go to the store......
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    Propane tank build

    Got FB just about all welded up.
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    I will say since I'm not running the welder on a chord it has made a tremendous difference. Never would have thought you would loose that much power from a chord. Thanks again for all the help you guys have given me.
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    Propane tank build

    Not looking to bad.
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    Good deal..  Off to welding I go...lol
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    Propane tank build

    So I decided to recut the RF plate instead of using angle iron. I'll find a use for it I'm sure. When I cut it bigger to get my 7 inches its actuall now at 8 inches. Do I need to cut it down or is 8 inches under the RF plate ok. I know I'm asking a lot of questions. I'm just new to this and...
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